CRPF to conduct psychometric tests to Police

New Delhi, May 02: The Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) has taken a decision to conduct the psychometric tests which will help to cure the disturbed mental conditions of police.

It will also conduct interviews of its personnel to assess their abilities and behavioral traits before they are deputed on special tasks like anti-Maoist operations.

The country's largest paramilitary force has for the first time decided to hire a full-time psychologist not only to undertake special mental health classes but also to treat a variety of stress-related disorders among its about 3-lakh- strong force working in stressful conditions in some of the toughest combat zones in the country.

"It is the first time that the force has decided to hire a full-time clinical psychologist. The doctor will be the part of the medical set up of the force and is being brought to curb the issues like suicides, depression, anxiety and similar disorders among the personnel who render some very stressful duties across the country," a senior CRPF officer said.

The psychologist will have to "assess the need, abilities or behavior using a variety of methods including psychometric tests, interviews and (through) direct observation of behavior".

A charter prepared in this regard by the CRFE reported to media.